(We are looking for translations in ALL other languages. Please submit your translation with the stage no. and language in the subject title. If you don't see your preview posted within 12 hours then please resend your preview as an attachment if you didn't already do so because we've had problems with some inline character sets like German.)Stage 13 starts in Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO world heritage site (photo credit: compostelavirtual)

August 31 update: Starting from the capital of Galicia (Santiago de Compostela) which is also a UNESCO world heritage site, Stage 13 is a lumpy 173 km north to Ferrol. Given that the next three stages will be tough mountainous days in the Asturias, a break may succeed so the GC contenders can rest up for the difficult days ahead. It will be up to the sprinter teams to bring it back. — Steve